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Fugue: M.61-1984

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Fugue

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Hepworth, Barbara

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Description

Mahogany and string.

Notes

History note: Purchased by the testator from Gimpel Fils, 50 South Molton Street, London, W1. Lent to the Fitzwilliam Museum, 1972. Bequeathed by Dr. M.I.A. Hunter, Hon. Keeper of 20th century art, 1973-1983.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Dr M.I.A. Hunter, Hon. Keeper of 20th Century Art, 1973-1983

Measurements and weight

Height: 78 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1984) by Hunter, Alastair

Dating

1950s
20th Century, Mid#
Elizabeth II
Production date: AD 1956

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

Decoration composed of string (fibre product)
Base

Materials used in production

Mahogany

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.61-1984
Primary reference Number: 30040
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_61_1984
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 29 June 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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